EMBANKMENT ROAD, PL4 9JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9JD

EMBANKMENT ROAD, PL4 9JD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.48 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9JD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL4 postcode area, which has experienced 434 crimes and a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL4 9JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9JD, encompassing approximately 5565 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 9JD area, explore the PL4 9JD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL4 9JD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Laira Bridge Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 4

EMBANKMENT ROAD, PL4 9JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.48-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour113.23-35.29%
Shoplifting101.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.8025.00%
Drugs61.80100.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Other theft20.54-75.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.559.68%
Anti-social behaviour176.1141.67%
Other theft83.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.44-11.11%
Shoplifting51.4425.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.01-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour125.57-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson92.1612.50%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Shoplifting40.72-60.00%
Other theft40.72-20.00%
Public order40.7233.33%
Possession of weapons40.720.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.0723.08%
Anti-social behaviour195.7558.33%
Shoplifting103.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.80-11.11%
Other crime61.44500.00%
Other theft51.08150.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Burglary40.72100.00%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.3030.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.6771.43%
Shoplifting102.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8050.00%
Public order51.6225.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-33.33%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Other theft20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.04-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour73.59-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.26200.00%
Vehicle crime61.08500.00%
Drugs51.08400.00%
Shoplifting50.90150.00%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Public order40.72300.00%
Other crime40.720.00%
Burglary40.72300.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.8091.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.1350.00%
Other theft32.16-40.00%
Shoplifting20.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.160.00%
Shoplifting81.440.00%
Other theft51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202434
July 202431
June 202432
May 202426
April 202420
March 202423
February 202412

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202419
May 202412
April 20247
March 202412
February 20248

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 9JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Laira Bridge Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Risdon Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. River View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Collingwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Goad Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Limerick Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Higher Stert Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clayton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Harvey Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cotehele Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 14. Tintern Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Florence Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Jubilee Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Junction Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. South View Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Stenlake Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cattewater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hawarden Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cromartie Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Williams Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gdynia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Julian Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. South Milton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Milton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Watson Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1